Experts—including Michael Washinushi (Interim CEO, @BIRDRIDE ) Wendy Goldman Getzler (Head of Marketing, @JoyrideCity ) and Sinah Truffat (Head of Expansion, @swobbee ) and Prabin Joel Jones (Founder/CEO, Mayten)—explore the pain points of shared micromobility in the past and present.
- The challenges include flimsy scooters, short battery life, software issues, and limited access to capital.
- The speakers introduce themselves and their companies, discussing their roles and expertise.
- The biggest pain points in shared micromobility are identified as access to capital, high charging operation costs, and lack of safety measures.
- The speakers discuss their companies' efforts in solving these challenges, such as providing financing options and battery swapping stations.
- The decision of using non-swappable batteries vs. swappable batteries is debated, with hindsight suggesting swappable batteries may have been a better choice.
- The video ends with a discussion on the challenges faced by operators and the importance of user convenience for profitability.
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